Enough clues had been given in Joseph’s previous questions about the family and his use of God’s name for them to wonder about him and his personal knowledge of them. 47:3 Pharaoh said to Joseph’s brothers, “What is your occupation?” They said to Pharaoh, “Your servants take care of flocks, just as our ancestors did.” 47:4 Then they said to Pharaoh, “We have come to live as temporary residents in the land. Home | Youth World | Kids World | Advanced | Bible Exploration | Français | Español | About Us | Contact Us. ), 37:23 When Joseph reached his brothers, they stripped him of his tunic, the special tunic that he wore.
What did Pharaoh do when Joseph interpreted his dream? 48:19 But his father refused and said, “I know, my son, I know. If you did act on it in some way was your action restrained by someone or something? We are now my lord’s slaves, we and the one in whose possession the cup was found.”, 44:17 But Joseph said, “Far be it from me to do this! She wrapped herself and sat at the entrance to Enaim which is on the way to Timnah. 43:5 But if you will not send him, we won’t go down there because the man said to us, ‘You will not see my face unless your brother is with you.’”, 43:6 Israel said, “Why did you bring this trouble on me by telling the man you had one more brother?”, 43:7 They replied, “The man questioned us thoroughly about ourselves and our family, saying, ‘Is your father still alive? God surely would have provided but what a convoluted way for it to happen because of the sin of Joseph’s brothers. They were not where he expected but had moved on to Dothan. Then I will give you the best land in Egypt and you will eat the best of the land.’ 45:19 You are also commanded to say, ‘Do this: Take for yourselves wagons from the land of Egypt for your little ones and for your wives. Model Constitution for United States of America, List of India’s 28 States, Capitals and Chief Ministers. (She had twins, with the curious twist of the first partially-leaving the womb only to retreat and the second to be fully-birthed before the first finally came out, perhaps an echo of Jacob and Esau.). 47:29 The time for Israel to die approached, so he called for his son Joseph and said to him, “If now I have found favor in your sight, put your hand under my thigh and show me kindness and faithfulness. 49:18 I wait for your deliverance, O Lord. Judah acquired her as a wife and had marital relations with her. Job 2:3–6; Psalm 56:11. 45:7 God sent me ahead of you to preserve you on the earth and to save your lives by a great deliverance. In Egypt, who first tested Joseph’s character? The man in whose hand the cup was found will become my slave, but the rest of you may go back to your father in peace.”, 44:18 Then Judah approached him and said, “My lord, please allow your servant to speak a word with you. 47:23 Joseph said to the people, “Since I have bought you and your land today for Pharaoh, here is seed for you. 41:22 I also saw in my dream seven heads of grain growing on one stalk, full and good. 49:6 O my soul, do not come into their council.
7. May they grow into a multitude on the earth.”, 48:17 When Joseph saw that his father placed his right hand on Ephraim’s head, it displeased him. 41:6 Then seven heads of grain, thin and burned by the east wind, were sprouting up after them.
Lord, may I obey Your Holy Spirit when He warns me that even a small deceit on my part can lead others to deceive as well – and what I thought I had accomplished in the moment may easily become a greater hassle than I imagined I was avoiding. The Cupbearer finally remembered Joseph’s request, perhaps as it would now make him a ‘hero’ to the Pharaoh, and told the story of Joseph’s accuracy in interpreting dreams. What was the result of your choice? Jacob/Israel gathered everything that his people could transport and headed to Egypt. After they embalmed him, his body was placed in a coffin in Egypt. We told him our dreams, and he interpreted the meaning of each of our respective dreams for us. Why should we die before your very eyes because our money has run out?”. 127 25 The sun, the moon, and eleven stars were bowing down to me.” 37:10 When he told his father and his brothers, his father rebuked him, saying, “What is this dream that you had?
Please help me to be faithful to You no matter what happens!
When Joseph revealed himself to his brothers, how did he treat them? May I be humble and allow Your testing to teach me and never respond with rebellion so that it becomes a temptation and then sin. So whenever he had sexual relations with his brother’s wife, he withdrew prematurely so as not to give his brother a descendant. 44:7 They answered him, “Why does my lord say such things? a) Levy b) Benjamin c) Judah d) Issachar, 5. Who tried to seduce Joseph? 48:5 “Now, as for your two sons, who were born to you in the land of Egypt before I came to you in Egypt, they will be mine. c) Steward, 7. Then Israel bowed down at the head of his bed. What was foretold in pharaoh’s dream? Pharaoh was so fond of Joseph, and grateful for what he had done for Egypt, that he was more than delighted to welcome Joseph’s family. Test your Bible knowledge with this Joseph Bible Quiz. a) Their father Jacob’s favouritism towards Joseph. H��W]o�6}���ou��旾v3h��M���03X(6ic��$Ǜ��{)ڊ�H��y��<��6�է$~R�������������5���-~�Dᡜ���$�!ꑀS*`����=�s���k�G�ĎH��OVe B�U>c�B���-�K. Judah had three sons and as was traditional he found a wife named Tamar for his first son, Er. Now he was a youngster working with the sons of Bilhah and Zilpah, his father’s wives. 42:28 He said to his brothers, “My money was returned! Don’t you know that a man like me can find out things like this by divination?”, 44:16 Judah replied, “What can we say to my lord?